Feste Collection

Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, by William Heath Robinson
Scene from the Shakespeare comedy, Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Showing a banquet at Orsinos house, with the clown Feste singing a sad love song

Twelfth Night: Feste, The Clown, Mr Courtice Pounds (colour litho)
5212534 Twelfth Night: Feste, The Clown, Mr Courtice Pounds (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feste, The Clown, Mr Courtice Pounds)

O, Mistress mine where are you roaming?, from Twelfth Night
IL388155 O, Mistress mine where are you roaming?, from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (colour litho) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Festin donne dans le petit parc de Versailles, Relation de la feste de Versailles du 18. juillet mil six cens soixante-huit, Felibien, Andre, 1619-1695, Gissey, Henry, 1621-1673, Le Pautre, Jean

Cuccagna posta sulla piazza del real palazzo, Narrazione delle solenni reali feste: fatte celebrare in Napoli da Sua Maesta il re delle Due Sicilie Carlo infante di Spagna, duca di Parma

Feste, The Jester, Sings In Twelfth Night, Act Ii, Scene Iv, By William Shakespeare. Come Away, Come Away, Death. Drawn By Sir John Gilbert

View of the Piazza Navona during the Ferragosto holiday, 1752 (etching)
XJF497263 View of the Piazza Navona during the Ferragosto holiday, 1752 (etching) by Vasi, Giuseppe (1710-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Social / Britain / Revellers
The Revellers: Sir Toby Belch, Maria, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Feste, with Malvolio just about to come through the door to tell them off Date: early 18th century

Twelfth Night, c. 1850 (pen drawing)
BAL5675 Twelfth Night, c.1850 (pen drawing) by Deverell, Walter Howell (1827-54); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Claude Gillot (French, 1673 - 1722), Feste de Diane, Troublee par des Satyres (Feast of Diana Disrupted by Satyrs), etching and engraving

Come away, come away, death, 1890 (colour litho)
KW428124 Come away, come away, death, 1890 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feste, the jester, sings in Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene IV)

Sebastian, Olivias long-lost twin brother, attacking Sir Andrew Aguecheek, watched by Sir Toby Belch and Feste the clown. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893)

12th Night / Feste Song
Feste sings the song O mistress mine, where art thou roaming ?

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Feste, the Jester, brings laughter and music to Twelfth Night festivities in Act II Scene iv by William Heath Robinson. His colorful antics brighten up the stage as he entertains with his witty remarks and clever wordplay. In this vibrant lithograph by Mr Courtice Pounds, Feste's mischievous grin captures the essence of his character perfectly. As we delve deeper into Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, we find Feste singing those famous words: 'O, Mistress mine where are you roaming?' This scene portrays Feste's versatility as he effortlessly transitions from comedy to melancholy. The illustration by Sir John Gilbert in 1890 beautifully depicts this moment filled with emotion. In social gatherings across Britain, revellers embrace the spirit of Twelfth Night and don extravagant costumes inspired by Feste's playful nature. The atmosphere is electric as people come together to celebrate love and merriment. Not only does Feste entertain on stage but also at grand events like the festin donne dans le petit parc de Versailles or cuccagna posta sulla piazza del real palazzo. His presence adds a touch of whimsy to these regal affairs, reminding everyone that even amidst opulence, joy can be found through laughter. Twelfth Night itself holds a special place in our hearts as it explores themes of mistaken identity and unrequited love. Through Feste's songs and jests, Shakespeare reminds us that life is a delicate balance between comedy and tragedy. So let us join hands with Feste on this enchanting night. Let us revel in his wit and charm as he serenades us with 'Come Away, Come Away Death. ' For within his performance lies an invitation to embrace life fully – both its joys and sorrows.